News : Superannuation

AIR welcomes increased super flexibility

May 18, 2021

The budget measures improving the ability for individuals to make contributions to their super funds has been praised by retirees.

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Pensions, Superannuation, Tax

Tax on pension reserves a concern

May 17, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

The severity of the tax treatment of reserves associated with legacy pensions contained in this year’s budget is cause for concern.

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Superannuation

Budget soft campaign start for next election

May 12, 2021

Jason Spits

The welcome changes to superannuation in this year’s federal budget make up part of the government’s soft campaign launch for the next election.

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Superannuation

Buried issues in super addressed by budget

May 12, 2021

Tia Thomas

The major changes announced in this year’s budget will address lingering issues in the superannuation system and allow people to seize back control over their contributions.

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Contributions, Superannuation

The downsizer and bring-forward rule collision

May 12, 2021

Meg Heffron

Reducing the eligible age for the downsizer measure could lead to complications with the interaction between it and other contribution thresholds.

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Superannuation

Necessary super changes welcomed

May 11, 2021

Jason Spits

The superannuation and retirement income sector has welcomed changes announced in the budget as necessary without being too disruptive.

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Contributions, Superannuation

Pre-budget announcements get early support

May 10, 2021

Jason Spits

Changes to the downsizer contribution scheme and work test, announced prior to tomorrow’s budget, will boost superannuation balances, according to an industry body.

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Documentation, Superannuation